What is one purpose of the validity scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?
A. to assess levels of current stressors
B. to check the appropriateness of a particular diagnosis
C. to detect the tendencies of test takers to present themselves in a favorable light
D. to distinguish items that incorrectly diagnose from those that correctly diagnose an individual
Answer: C
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a. problem drinker b. alcoholic c. cirrhosis patient d. all of the above e. none of the above
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A. directive B. nondirective C. behavioral D. cognitive
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